Tips for a Smooth First Event

Tips for a Smooth First Event

Running your first event with Admittee? These tips will help you feel confident and make sure everything goes off without a hitch.

🎟 Start With a Test Event

  • Create a quick free event to walk through the process.

  • Publish it, “buy” a ticket yourself, and try scanning it with the Event Day App.

  • This lets you practice without the pressure of a live crowd.


👥 Assign Roles Early

  • Decide who will: 

    • Scan tickets at the gate

    • Sell concessions

    • Handle cash sales if needed

  • Give volunteers a direct link to the event in the Event Day App so they’re ready to go.


📢 Share Event Links in Advance

  • Post your event link and QR Posters well before event day.

  • Put posters in hallways, send a reminder email, and share on social media.

  • The earlier families see it, the more pre-sales you’ll have.

  • On event day, place a QR poster at the gate so families can buy tickets quickly on their phones.

🌐 Check Wi-Fi or Mobile Data

  • Confirm your venue has reliable internet or mobile coverage for scanning tickets.

  • If not, have a backup plan (like a hotspot or volunteer with a printed guest list).

💸 Be Clear on Refunds

  • Admittee fees are non-refundable, but you can issue refunds for tickets or concessions directly in your dashboard.

  • Decide your refund policy in advance so volunteers know what to say if asked.


✅ By testing ahead of time, assigning clear roles, and sharing your event early, you’ll reduce stress on event day and focus on what matters most — bringing your community together.

👉 Next: Learn how to use the Event Day App to scan tickets and sell concessions.

Running your first event with Admittee? These tips will help you feel confident and make sure everything goes off without a hitch.

🎟 Start With a Test Event

  • Create a quick free event to walk through the process.

  • Publish it, “buy” a ticket yourself, and try scanning it with the Event Day App.

  • This lets you practice without the pressure of a live crowd.


👥 Assign Roles Early

  • Decide who will: 

    • Scan tickets at the gate

    • Sell concessions

    • Handle cash sales if needed

  • Give volunteers a direct link to the event in the Event Day App so they’re ready to go.


📢 Share Event Links in Advance

  • Post your event link and QR Posters well before event day.

  • Put posters in hallways, send a reminder email, and share on social media.

  • The earlier families see it, the more pre-sales you’ll have.

  • On event day, place a QR poster at the gate so families can buy tickets quickly on their phones.

🌐 Check Wi-Fi or Mobile Data

  • Confirm your venue has reliable internet or mobile coverage for scanning tickets.

  • If not, have a backup plan (like a hotspot or volunteer with a printed guest list).

💸 Be Clear on Refunds

  • Admittee fees are non-refundable, but you can issue refunds for tickets or concessions directly in your dashboard.

  • Decide your refund policy in advance so volunteers know what to say if asked.


✅ By testing ahead of time, assigning clear roles, and sharing your event early, you’ll reduce stress on event day and focus on what matters most — bringing your community together.

👉 Next: Learn how to use the Event Day App to scan tickets and sell concessions.

Running your first event with Admittee? These tips will help you feel confident and make sure everything goes off without a hitch.

🎟 Start With a Test Event

  • Create a quick free event to walk through the process.

  • Publish it, “buy” a ticket yourself, and try scanning it with the Event Day App.

  • This lets you practice without the pressure of a live crowd.


👥 Assign Roles Early

  • Decide who will: 

    • Scan tickets at the gate

    • Sell concessions

    • Handle cash sales if needed

  • Give volunteers a direct link to the event in the Event Day App so they’re ready to go.


📢 Share Event Links in Advance

  • Post your event link and QR Posters well before event day.

  • Put posters in hallways, send a reminder email, and share on social media.

  • The earlier families see it, the more pre-sales you’ll have.

  • On event day, place a QR poster at the gate so families can buy tickets quickly on their phones.

🌐 Check Wi-Fi or Mobile Data

  • Confirm your venue has reliable internet or mobile coverage for scanning tickets.

  • If not, have a backup plan (like a hotspot or volunteer with a printed guest list).

💸 Be Clear on Refunds

  • Admittee fees are non-refundable, but you can issue refunds for tickets or concessions directly in your dashboard.

  • Decide your refund policy in advance so volunteers know what to say if asked.


✅ By testing ahead of time, assigning clear roles, and sharing your event early, you’ll reduce stress on event day and focus on what matters most — bringing your community together.

👉 Next: Learn how to use the Event Day App to scan tickets and sell concessions.

Tips for a Smooth First Event

Written By: Jeremiah Simpson

Last Updated on Sep 22, 2025

Running your first event with Admittee? These tips will help you feel confident and make sure everything goes off without a hitch.

🎟 Start With a Test Event

  • Create a quick free event to walk through the process.

  • Publish it, “buy” a ticket yourself, and try scanning it with the Event Day App.

  • This lets you practice without the pressure of a live crowd.


👥 Assign Roles Early

  • Decide who will: 

    • Scan tickets at the gate

    • Sell concessions

    • Handle cash sales if needed

  • Give volunteers a direct link to the event in the Event Day App so they’re ready to go.


📢 Share Event Links in Advance

  • Post your event link and QR Posters well before event day.

  • Put posters in hallways, send a reminder email, and share on social media.

  • The earlier families see it, the more pre-sales you’ll have.

  • On event day, place a QR poster at the gate so families can buy tickets quickly on their phones.

🌐 Check Wi-Fi or Mobile Data

  • Confirm your venue has reliable internet or mobile coverage for scanning tickets.

  • If not, have a backup plan (like a hotspot or volunteer with a printed guest list).

💸 Be Clear on Refunds

  • Admittee fees are non-refundable, but you can issue refunds for tickets or concessions directly in your dashboard.

  • Decide your refund policy in advance so volunteers know what to say if asked.


✅ By testing ahead of time, assigning clear roles, and sharing your event early, you’ll reduce stress on event day and focus on what matters most — bringing your community together.

👉 Next: Learn how to use the Event Day App to scan tickets and sell concessions.